outdoor recreation

BC needs better backcountry education

By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Outdoor recreation is steadily growing in popularity. Due to business closures and social distancing restrictions during COVID-19, BC’s regional parks saw a 61% increase in use in 2020. More people enjoying outdoor spaces is arguably a positive change, so long as everyone does their part to protect themselves, their travel partners, and the land they walk on. This isn’t always the case, and sometimes miscommunication ends in conflict or danger. Group hiking continues to be the first choice among many outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking clubs, like the few at SFU and the many casual groups on…

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